Obituaries

Melvin Dordain

Melvin Dordain

Jun 22, 2013

Melvin Dordain, a retired welder, entered into eternal rest at University Hospital on Saturday, June 22, 2013 at the age of 67. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, La. Beloved husband of Dianne Major. Loving stepfather of Kermit (Eboni) Major, Carl Cain, Sheryl Smith and Terri Walker. Son of the late David Dordain, Sr. and Randy Paulin...

Johnathan Forrin Batiste

Johnathan Forrin Batiste

Jun 22, 2013

Johnathan Forrin "Cleave" Batiste departed this life on Saturday, June 22, 2013 in Avondale, LA. He attended Jefferson Parish Public Schools. He leaves to cherish his memories: his loving mother, Shirley Batiste; two children: Jakeiva Dearmas and Kenyatta Dearmas; eight grandchildren: Jahri, Jakeim, Tyrese, Terrance, Kenya, Kenyatta and Kenyariah Dearmas and Kentrelle Lumar; five sisters: Phyllis and Melissa Batiste, Sheree...

Jerry Lee Walker

Jerry Lee Walker

Jun 21, 2013

Jerry Lee Walker, age 53, departed this life on Friday, June 21, 2013. Beloved and devoted son of Harvey and Corrie Walker. Devoted brother of Margret Marie Walker Issac and Clint Walker who is also his best friend. Uncle of Nina Issac (LeRoy) Garrison, Irene (Robert) Lewis. Great Uncle of Ireon and Courtney Issac, Lea and Robin Lewis. Nephew of...

Donovan Dean Johnson

Donovan Dean Johnson

Jun 20, 2013

Donovan Johnson departed this life on Thursday, June 20, 2013 at 2:35p.m. in Harvey, La. Beloved son of Joycelyn Johnson and the late William Walker. Stepson of Edgerson Kennard. Brother of Joval (Dawn) Johnson, Dova (Harry) Webb, Denzel, Michael,Tyrese, Danielle and Eddienisha Johnson. Uncle of Dominick and Dakari Webb, Triniti Smith and Aiyani Johnson. Grandson of the late Freddie Mae...

Willie Lee Adams Rankin

Willie Lee Adams Rankin

Jun 19, 2013

Willie Lee Adams Rankin, a retired Executive Secretary at Xavier University, departed this life on Wednesday, June 19, 2013. A graduate of Lincoln High School, Isaac Delgado Community College and attended Xavier University. Beloved wife of Clarence Rankin, Jr. Mother of Angela T. Rankin-Scott, Darrin Q. (Samira) Rankin and Eric Ricky Rankin. Grandmother of Ethan Rankin, Iain Rankin and Regis...

Elton Walker,Sr.

Elton Walker,Sr.

Jun 18, 2013

Pastor Elton Walker, Sr. entered into eternal rest at home on Tuesday, June 18, 2013. He was a Pastor of Vineyard Ministries and affiliated New Salem Church of Christ Holiness, Christ Temple - Covington, and Without Walls Ministry and a welder. Elton was a graduate of West Jefferson High School and attended Arkansas Pine Bluff on a baseball scholarship. He...

Ebonie Germon Jones

Ebonie Germon Jones

Jun 17, 2013

Ebonie Germon Jones departed this life in New Orleans, LA on Monday, June 17, 2013. Mother of Autumn J. Bourgeois. Daughter of Pearl Franklin Jones and the late Steven J. Jones. Sister of Kellie Cimone Jones. Granddaughter of Sandra Edgerson, Johnny Jones and the late Clement J. Franklin and Hilda Jones. She was a high school graduate and attended Southern...

Emelda Thompson Dabney

Emelda Thompson Dabney

Jun 16, 2013

Emelda "Ms. Teenie" Thompson Dabney passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 16, 2013 at 12:54a.m. Beloved wife of Leroy Dabney, Jr. Mother of Gwendolyn Dabney, Leroy (Sherri) Dabney III, Edwin (Gwen) Lofton, and the late Carla Dabney. Daughter of the late Matilda Jones and Authur Thompson. Sister of Elaine Thompson, Rose Zeno, Haywood, Harell, Harold, and Floyd Jones, Ocie Alexander,...

Kerry Lee Williams

Kerry Lee Williams

Jun 16, 2013

Kerry Lee Williams, a graduate of West Jefferson High School, departed this life at his residence on Sunday, June 16, 2013. Son of the late Rose Lee Williams and Clarence Buckin. Brother of Adeline, Charity, Latanya, Danielle and Tommy Williams, Nancy and Alvin Pierre, Jr. Also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Age 30....

Allee V Becnel

Allee V Becnel

Jun 16, 2013

Allee "Mother" B. Vicks Becnel, another soldier found her way home on Sunday, June 16, 2013 at her residence. Devoted wife of Lawrence "Toby" Becnel, Jr. Mother of Beverly Becnel-Jones, Denise Y. Becnel-Warren, Lynette E. Becnel-Dorsey, Scottie "Redd" Becnel and the late Karen and Darryl Becnel. Grandmother of Damiun(Sharon)Becnel, Nichols Lyons, Reginald Becnel, Joseph Becnel, Devin Becnel, Kenneth T. Dorsey,...

Paul Junior Mahoney

Paul Junior Mahoney

Jun 15, 2013

Paul (Huey) Junior Mahoney, a welder at Avondale Shipyard, departed this life at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank, on Saturday, June 15, 2013. Son of the late Henry and Bernice Mahoney. Brother of Robert Lee Mahoney of Houston, TX, the late Herbert, Isaac and Richard Lee Mahoney, Bertha Jones, Viola Martin, Laura Parker, Beatrice Daniels and Maude Daniels. Uncle of Rosemary...

Dal Marie Hawkins

Dal Marie Hawkins

Jun 13, 2013

Dal Marie Hawkins departed this life on Thursday, June 13, 2013 at the age of 44. She was a resident of Marrero, LA. Dal was the beloved daughter of Minerva Hawkins and the late Howard Hawkins, Jr. Sister of Blair Hawkins-Route and brother-in-law, Larry Route. She was also the devoted aunt of Bailey Route. Dal was a graduate of John...

Marie Dillon Dexter

Marie Dillon Dexter

Jun 12, 2013

Marie Dillon Dexter entered eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank on Wednesday, June 12, 2013. Mother of Charles R. Dexter, Glynn M. Dexter, Shirley Cureaux, Cynthia D. Dixon, Nelson Dexter, Jr., Timothy A. Dexter, and Christopher A. Dexter. Daughter of the late Shirley Causey and Timothy Dillon. Stepdaughter of the late McKinley Causey. Sister of Cleo D. McGee and...

Isaac McPherson, Sr.

Isaac McPherson, Sr.

Jun 11, 2013

Isaac "Ike" McPherson, Sr., a retired truck driver, entered into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at the age of 86. He was a native of Houma, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Beloved husband of the late Yvonne Butler McPherson. Loving father of Melvin (Susan) of Houston, TX, Kirk of Lake Charles,...

Marvin Robinson, Jr.

Marvin Robinson, Jr.

Jun 11, 2013

Marvin Robinson, Jr., departed this life on Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at 3:43p.m. Loving father of Mikia R. Gumms. Beloved son Marvin Robinson, Sr. and Lenor Marie George. Stepson of Jerome Dorsey, Jamal Robinson and Celeste Robinson. Grandson of the late Cleveland and Lillie Mae George, Virgil, Sr. and Evleanor Robinson. Great-grandson of the late Lillian "Mama Lillie" Mitchell, Jack...

Annie Joseph Stack

Annie Joseph Stack

Jun 9, 2013

Annie Mae Joseph Stack departed this life on Sunday, June 9, 2013 at Kindred Hospital. Wife of the late Wilson Stack, Sr. Mother of Arthur Stack and the late Wilson Stack, Jr. Mother-in-law of Laverne Stack. Grandmother of Armond Stack. Daughter of the late Florence Francis. Aunt of Gladys Rogers. Also survived by 6 great-grandchildren and a host of other...

Lionel Marx Geary, Jr.

Lionel Marx Geary, Jr.

Jun 9, 2013

Lionel Marx Geary III, a retired cook, departed this life on Sunday, June 9, 2013 at his residence in Beaufort, South Carolina. He was a graduate of L.B. Landry High School and a Veteran of the U.S. Army. Father of Shonell Geary. Son of the late Theresa Dyer and Lionel Marx Geary, Jr. Brother of Alphonsine Stewart (Lonnie) of Fort...

Joyce Brantley White

Joyce Brantley White

Jun 7, 2013

Joyce A. White, age 60, went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 7, 2013 at West Jefferson Medical Center. She was a native of New Orleans, La., a resident of Marrero, La., and a former resident of Barataria, La. Wife of the late Lloyd White, Sr. Loving mother of Lloyd White, Jr. (Patricia), Dwight White (Sherry) and Chiquita...

Terry Ann Smith Lazard

Terry Ann Smith Lazard

Jun 6, 2013

Terri Ann Smith Lazard passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2013 at University Hospital of Louisiana. Mother of Kaydra and Brandon Lazard, Frank and Summer Smith. Loving daughter of Fannie McTier and Cleveland Brown. Sister of the late Herman Smith, Jr. Niece of Joseph (Constance) Carroll. Companion of Frank Burriss, also by 10 grandchildren and a host of sisters, brothers,...

Paula Jean Edwards

Paula Jean Edwards

Jun 3, 2013

Paula Jean Edwards departed this life at University Hospital on Monday, June 3, 2013. Devoted friend of Woodrow Brown. Mother of Alfred, Jr., Jason, and Sean Edwards .Daughter of Elouise Walker -Toliver and the late Willie Toliver, Sr. Granddaughter of the late Eliza Vaughn, Luvania Roussell, and Elijah Walker. Sister of Pamilyn Bibbs, Terry Barber, Gladys Hampton, Tyshara, Tanya, and...